Connect designs

My word: Connect

Definitions of connect--

to join, link, or fasten together; unite or bind: to connectthe two cities by a bridge; Communication satellitesconnect the local stations into a network.

to establish communication between; put in communication:Operator, will you please connect me with Mr. Jones?

to have as an accompanying or associated feature:pleasures connected with music.

to cause to be associated, as in a personal or businessrelationship: to connect oneself with a group of like-mindedpersons; Our bank is connected with major foreign banks.

to associate mentally or emotionally: She connects alltelegrams with bad news.

Interviews on our prototype

Interview on prototype with Maria; 19, female

ME: Do you like the design of our condiment packet?

MARIA: Yes, it’s fancy

ME:  Do you feel there is enough condiment?

MARIA: Yeah, maybe too much though. Sometimes, like when I have fries, I won’t use it all.

ME: Do you like the fact that it will sit in a cup holder?

MARIA: Yeah, very helpful while I’m driving and trying to eat.

ME: Would you use all of the flavors?

MARIA: Yes. If I were eating chicken nuggets or something.

ME: If you were to change anything about it, what would it be?

MARIA: Make it a little smaller.

Nancy; female, 54

ME: Do you like the design of our condiment packet?

NANCY: Yes I do very much. It looks nothing like those little packets.

ME:  Do you feel there is enough condiment?

NANCY: Plenty.

ME: Do you like the fact that it will sit in a cup holder?
NANCY: Yes. If you get it patented, I could use it on the way to Lawrence to see you guys and not make a mess.

ME: Would you use all of the flavors?

NANCY: I sure would. I like sauces.

ME: If you were to change anything about it, what would it be?

NANCY: No you did great.

Interviews on original condiment packet

Sydney Boyer; female, 21
ME: What are the pros and cons of the ketchup packet?
SYDNEY: Too small is a con. It gets all over your hand when you open it. Pro is it is better than no ketchup at all.
ME: How many packets do you use for a meal?
SYDNEY: 2
ME:Would you like a variety of flavors?
SYDNEY: No. Except maybe ranch with my fries
ME: Is it messy?
SYDNEY: Yeah, you can't squirt it in the car. Or put it on the napkin and get it everywhere
ME: Is it easy to open?
SYDNEY: No, it gets on your hand.
ME: Would you rather pour or dip?
SYDNEY: Dip, actually.
ME: What do you think about our idea?
SYDNEY: I would only want one flavor really. Cup holder idea is nice. It would be nice in the car.


Diana Fath; female, 20
ME: What are the pros and cons of the ketchup packet?
DIANA: I hate them. There is no pros about them.
ME: How many packets do you use for a meal?
DIANA: Like 4, or more.
ME:Would you like a variety of flavors?
DIANA: Sure. Yeah.
ME: Is it messy?
DIANA: Yeah, it gets everywhere.
ME: Is it easy to open?
DIANA: No. It gets everywhere and you can't get it all out anyway.
ME: Would you rather pour or dip?
DIANA: Dip and pour, It just depends.
ME: What do you think about our idea?
DIANA: I would only worry about the other flavors being wasted. Nobody is going to take home packets from a fast food restaurant.

Project 2: The process

Our prototypes

Project 2: Interviews

My interviewees

Project 2: Make it better! Design for 5 bucks

Redesigning the condiment package

The ideas and sketches

The Brush.

Negative

A favorite..

The first brush I drew.

Trying to shade with Sharpie.

Objectified #myfeelings

While I watched Objectified in lecture, I realized how many different kinds/styles of "good" design there is. There were several known designers who explained their view on what is good design, and many of them contradicted each other. In my opinion, I would agree more with Dieter Rams and his 10 principle of design on what I think would be "good" design, because of the functionality, simplicity, and environmental friendliness. The more fancy/detailed objects there are, I would call them- "fun" design. And these objects would probably be the ones I would have displayed in my home !